Question

If there are 5 people in the height range 170-175 cm in a class of 50 people, then the percentage of people in the height range 170-175 cm is__________.

• A. 5%
• B. 10%
• C. 15%
• D. 20%

Answer 1

The correct option is B

10%

Percentage of people in the height range 170 – 175 cm =

$\frac{\text{No. of people in the height range 170 - 175 cm}}{\text{Total no. of people in the class}}\times 100$

$=\frac{5}{50}\times 100=10\%$